On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue. In today's focus game in the Western Conference, the Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 125-120 at home. This was the second game between the two teams in the past three days. The Mavericks lost one game first and then took revenge today.
The Mavericks were able to win today because star Irving performed very well. Irving played a total of 41 minutes in the game and made 13 of 28 shots, including 3 of 9 three-pointers and 13 of 15 free throws. He scored a total of 42 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block. He also had 3 turnovers, plus/minus. for +7!
In the absence of Doncic again, Irving took on the team's offensive responsibility. He scored 9 points on 3-of-8 shooting in the first quarter. Entering the second quarter, Irving even caused damage and stood at the free throw line many times. He once again scored 9 points and 2 assists in a single quarter. In the third quarter of the game, Irving performed many iconic acrobatic layups and scored 15 points in a single quarter. In the crucial final quarter of the game, Irving once again scored 9 points, and finally directed the Mavericks to complete a great reversal.
Since his comeback at the beginning of this month, Irving has been in excellent condition. Counting today's game, he has scored a total of 119 points in the past three games, a total of 187 points in the past five games, and a total plus-minus value of +59 in the past 7 games.
After today's win, the Mavericks' record became 24 wins and 17 losses, ranking 7th in the Western Conference. Considering that the Mavericks once ranked first in the Western Conference at the beginning of this season, and even ranked fourth in the Western Conference at the beginning of this month, such a ranking is obviously unacceptable. But under the leadership of Irving, the Mavericks have gradually gotten back on track recently.
According to the schedule, the Mavericks will challenge the Lakers away from home on January 18. Can Irving lead the team to continue winning? let us wait and see.
